
Hi, I’m Karen!
I’m a graphic designer with six years of experience combining creativity with strategy to deliver visuals that are both beautiful and effective. I’m interested in digital design, branding identity, interactive systems, UI/UX, and environmental graphics. My goal is to design with insight and intent. I’m passionate about design that communicates clearly, connects with audiences, and brings brands to life. Outside of design my interests include crafting, crochet, interior design and architecture, and reading.
I’m a graphic designer with six years of experience combining creativity with strategy to deliver visuals that are both beautiful and effective. I’m interested in digital design, branding identity, interactive systems, UI/UX, and environmental graphics. My goal is to design with insight and intent. I’m passionate about design that communicates clearly, connects with audiences, and brings brands to life. Outside of design my interests include crafting, crochet, interior design and architecture, and reading.
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Art History
May 2019
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Lightroom, Express, Firefly
Figma
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher
Experience
Drunk Elephant
Graphic Designer
April 2021—July 2025
Freelance Graphic Designer
Clients include: Lawndale Art Gallery, Nest 360/Rice 360/Rice Univeristy
November 2020-March 2021
ELL Creative
Junior Graphic Designer
September 2019—April 2020
UH Energy
Graphic Designer
July 2018—February 2019
UH Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Graphic Designer and Photographer
June 2017—May 2019
Placemaking
Bright Days Ahead
Drunk Elephant
C-Luma launch cross-country pop-up event campaign.
LA, Miami, and NYC
September 2024
Skincare Smoothie Vending Machine
Drunk Elephant
London, Sheffield, and Manchester, UK
May 2024
Bora Barrier Treeosk
Drunk Elephant
Belgium
February 2024
FLUX
Graphic Design Senior Exhibition
May 2019
UH Gameday Sidewalk Mural
A collaboration between the University of Houston Graphic Design Program, TxDOT and Gonzo247
September 2018
UH School of Art Sudent Exhibition
Blaffer Art Museum
April 2017, 2019 (Juried)
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